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| latest international news updates as of December 30, 2024 |
Here are some of the latest international news updates as of December 30, 2024
Middle East Tensions
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Israeli Military Actions in Gaza: Israeli soldiers have reportedly burned the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, forcibly removing staff and patients.Israel claims the hospital was used by Hamas fighters, though no evidence was provided.
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Israeli Airstrikes in Yemen: Israel conducted airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, including Sanaa International Airport, resulting in six deaths and numerous injuries.The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, narrowly escaped injury during the airport attack.
Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti
- Mass Exodus from Port-au-Prince: Thousands of Haitians are fleeing the capital via a perilous mountain trail to escape violent gangs that have seized control of 90% of the city.This exodus underscores the worsening security and humanitarian conditions in Haiti.
Security Concerns in the Baltic Sea
- Finland Seizes Russian-Linked Tanker: Finland has detained a Russian-linked oil tanker, Eagle S, after it allegedly damaged undersea power and data cables between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day. This incident adds to a series of suspected sabotage activities in the Baltic Sea.
Global Health Leadership
- WHO Chief's Narrow Escape: During Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa International Airport, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was present to negotiate the release of detained UN staff.He and his team are safe, though a crew member was injured.
Please note that the geopolitical landscape is rapidly evolving. For the most current information, refer to reputable news sources.
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